Dolichos (Mother Tincture)
Common Name:  Dolichos pruriens, Mucuna pruriens, Cowhage, Cow-itch. Â
Causes & Symptoms for DolichosÂ
- Dolichos Pruriens is a chief remedy for the right sided pruritis.
- It relieves Intense itching of the skin but there is no swelling or rash.
- Itching is worse across the shoulders, around the elbows, knees and on hairy parts. Itching more at night and on right side of the body.
- It is also helpful in senile pruritis worse at night, on scratching and on the right side of the body.
- Dolichos Pruriens is also indicated in abdominal affections having colic from getting feet wet. Bloated abdomen, constipation with itching.
- This remedy also helps in liver conditions like jaundice and swelling of liver.
- Dolichos Pruriens also helps in treating haemorrhoids with burning sensation.
EyesÂ
- Eyes yellow.
MouthÂ
- Gums (upper) irritated, tumid, excessively painful, can scarcely take food or drink in the month.
- Dolichos relives Pain in the gums which prevents sleep.
- It is useful in Soreness and tenderness of gums in teething children.
- Gums swollen, neuralgic pains in them, worse at night indicate thois remedy.
Throat
- It is indicated for Painful sensation of the throat below the angle of the lower jaw on right side, it was as if a splinter three-quarters of an inch in length was imbedded vertically in that spot, pain worse by swallowing.
Abdomen
- It is helpful in complaint of Bloated, swollen abdomen (with constipation).
- Dolichos is also used in complaint of Worms.
- It is useful in Swelling of the liver.
Stool
- Dolichos is useful in Constipation during teething or pregnancy.
Respiratory Organs
- Cough most troublesome about bed-time and for awhile after going to bed.
- Dolichos is useful in complaint of Cough, with wheezing and dyspnea.
Chest
- It relieves Sharp pain through upper portion of both lungs.
Generalities
- Neuralgic pains following herpes zoster is relieved by Dolichos.
- Twitching of the muscles is checked by it.
Skin
- Dolichosis used in Intolerable itching all over the body, worse at night, preventing sleep, scratching worse the itching, there is nothing perceptible on the skin.
- Dolichos also helps in complaint of Jaundice, with itching of the skin.
- Dry, tettery eruptions on arms and legs, resembling zona is relieved by it.
Side effects of Dolichos
- There are no such side effects. But every medicine should be taken following the rules as given.
- It is safe to take the medicine even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc.
- Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines.
Dosage and rules while taking Dolichos
- Take 10 drops in half cup of water three times a day.
- We recommend you to take under physicians guidance.
Precautions while taking Dolichos
- Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use.
- Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication.













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